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*Pandora's name is a combination of the Greek words [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/παν- παν-] (''pan-'') meaning 'all' and [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/δῶρον δῶρον] (''dôron'') meaning 'gift'. The name can thus be translated as 'all-gifted' or 'all-giving'. | *Pandora's name is a combination of the Greek words [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/παν- παν-] (''pan-'') meaning 'all' and [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/δῶρον δῶρον] (''dôron'') meaning 'gift'. The name can thus be translated as 'all-gifted' or 'all-giving'. | ||
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In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first human woman created by Hephaistos on the instructions of Zeus. She came to be as each of the Twelve Gods gave her a unique gift.
Influence
In 5th century BCE, a region of Malis was named after Pandora as Pandora's Cove. Within the region was located Myson Cave, wherein laid Hephaistos' Workshop, and curious architecture.[1]
During the Peloponnesian War, the Spartan misthios Kassandra obtained a sword called Pandora's Kopis, claimed to be one of the gifts gods gave Pandora.[1]
Trivia
- Pandora's name is a combination of the Greek words παν- (pan-) meaning 'all' and δῶρον (dôron) meaning 'gift'. The name can thus be translated as 'all-gifted' or 'all-giving'.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)